Raipur, February 28<\/p>\n
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Urban Administration & Development, Shri Arun Sao, conducted a review meeting today with senior departmental officials to assess the performance of urban local bodies across Chhattisgarh. The meeting, held in the committee room of the Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly, included virtual participation from Municipal Commissioners, Chief Municipal Officers of Municipal Councils, and Nagar Panchayats. Urban Administration Department Secretary Dr. Basavaraju S. and Director Shri R. Ekka were also present in the meeting.<\/p>\n
Emphasis on Strong Preparation for Swachh Survekshan-2024
\nShri Arun Sao directed all urban bodies to ensure robust preparations for securing high rankings in the Swachh Survekshan-2024, conducted by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India.<\/p>\n
The survey teams will begin their evaluation in the first week of March for Swachh Survekshan-2024, ODF (Open Defecation Free) certification, and GFC (Garbage-Free City) certification.
\nHe outlined 10 key parameters, 54 major indicators, and 166 sub-indicators that will be assessed during the survey.
\nHe emphasized that any negligence in meeting these standards would not be tolerated.
\nShri Sao also reviewed the preparations and arrangements made by urban bodies so far.
\nEnsuring Visible Cleanliness in Urban Areas
\nTo maintain visible cleanliness, he directed urban bodies to:<\/p>\n
Ensure regular cleaning in public and commercial areas
\nProvide twin bins for waste segregation
\nAchieve 100% solid waste collection and transportation
\nEliminate CTUs (Community Toilets Units), black spots, and garbage vulnerable points (GVPs)
\nKeep back lanes, drains, and water bodies clean
\nHe announced that future review meetings would assess Swachh Survekshan-2024 results for each urban body, and if performance and rankings decline, state-level action will be taken.<\/p>\n
Focus on Pending Electricity Dues & City Development Plans
\nShri Sao instructed urban bodies to clear pending electricity dues without delay.
\nHe stressed the need to complete tasks related to the 15th Finance Commission within the set timeframe.
\nAll urban local bodies were directed to prepare and submit their City Development Plans (CDP) to the Directorate within 15 days, following departmental guidelines.
\nThe review meeting was also attended by SUDA (State Urban Development Agency) CEO Shri Shashank Pandey and Additional Director of the Urban Administration Department Shri Pulak Bhattacharya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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